Using New Technology for Silo Level Measurement
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is changing inventory management for the better.
Until very recently, inventory management simply involved employing a level sensor with a 4-20 mA output to relay a distance measurement to a PLC in a control room. This approach involved a lot of wiring whilst not providing very much data.
Inventory management software began to emerge around ten years ago, offering an alternative to the traditional HMI or PLC.
The advent of this technology led to software being installed on local area networks (generally by internal IT departments or external contractors), while graphical interfaces became commonplace, providing additional data and automated alerts. Multiple silo or site management options also began to emerge.